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Melissa’s Story
From hosting women’s conferences and retreats, to teaching at international journalism trainings, Melissa is a natural storyteller and loves connecting with people to share her story and experience to help encourage and inspire others.
“Like a dear friend initiating a significant conversation, Melissa invites hurting fellow travelers into her story of grief so that we might also experience resilience, hope, compassion, and connection.”
— RENEE REYNOLDS, New York, NY
“Melissa captivated our women with her story and left us with the hope that we, too, can be overcomers.”
— Linda Noah, Women’s Ministry Leader
Portland, OR
“ Though her story is tragic, Melissa spoke in such a way that our women could identify with their own stories. I would highly recommend Melissa and her story to any group.”
— Debbie Graves, Women’s Ministry Director
Tuscon, AZ
“Melissa’s grace and relatability show through as she literally related to each woman in the audience.”
— Diana Summerford, Conference Director
Tucson, AZ
“Melissa’s amazing story affected us profoundly and encouraged us all to persevere through life’s struggles.”
— Marva Jackie, Bible Study Leader
Centreville, VA
More of What People Are Saying…
“This is a story of learning how to live, not just to survive, amidst chaos and heartbreaking trauma, and how a journalist - trained to tell every angle of a story - can tell her own with honesty and courage. Melissa’s book is a labor of love and will be a gift for anyone looking for hope in life’s darkest moments and most painful times.”
— Debbie Pecor, Women’s Ministry Leader | Dallas, TX
“Melissa’s experience was suddenly on the other side of the camera. Since that life-altering day, she has been on a journey approaching her pain with a journalist’s detached objectivity and a victim’s unyielding empathy. Melissa has met despair, depression, and disbelief, and has emerged compassionate, hopeful, and at peace. Her unique experience is an invaluable lesson for journalists and for anyone who has suffered the sorrow of overwhelming loss.”
— Chris Pollone, NBC Network News Reporter | Boston, MA
“Melissa is a compassionate voice that we need to hear today as we all search for ways to be resilient and overcome hardship in these trying times. To hear of her spiritual journey since her mom’s death is simply amazing. While many others would have been overcome with anger and crushed by a similar experience, Melissa’s faith grew in spite of it.”
— Mary Esser, Conference Attendee | Westport, CT
